Summarizes a survey of Florida secondary schools on various aspects of their population education, including objectives, departments teaching this subject, topics and concepts included, and types of instructional resources desired by the teachers. (MLH)

Calls for action to mitigate the crisis in science education that emerged in 1982 from segments of the American population, including scientists, science educators, and politicians. Florida's response to the crisis is reported, considering pertinent legislation, implementing the legislation, and the Florida Omnibus Education Act of 1984. (JN)